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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Newton takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Newton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 24m
Duration
327 mi
Distance
$211
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 41m
$180–274

Philadelphia to Newton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Philadelphia and Newton. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Newton at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 6m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 17m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 10m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 10m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA7h 10m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA6h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Newton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 327.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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